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JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026. While the museum and store are closed, join us for programs and events on our Little Tokyo campus, throughout Southern California, and beyond. 

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  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Apr 02, 2016

    Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Free with museum admission.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Mar 05, 2016

    Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Free with museum admission.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Feb 06, 2016

    Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Free with museum admission.

  • "Hello!" Closing Party

    May 22, 2015

    6 p.m.–7 p.m.: Members Only Reception 6 p.m.–8 p.m.: Hello! Catalog Signing* with Becca, Michael Courville, Paul Frank, Martin Hsu, Kozyndan, Simone Legno, Nicole Maloney, Mark Nagata, Souther Salazar, Edwin Ushiro, Yoskay Yamamoto, Jeni Yang, and Yarns and Noble 6 p.m.–8 p.m.: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be giving out Hello Kitty bottled water and a donut (one per guest, while supplies last). 8:30 p.m.: Nyl...

  • "Hello!" Exhibition Opening

    Oct 11, 2014

    Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty opens to the public.

  • Film Screening: "You Don't Know Jack"

    Jul 31, 2010

    FREE! You Don’t Know Jack is a new one-hour documentary film by director/filmmaker and SF Public Defender Jeff Adachi. The film tells the fascinating story of a pioneering American entertainer Jack Soo, born as Goro Suzuki, who grew up in Oakland and became the first Asian American to be cast in the lead role in a regular television series Valentine’s Day (1963), and later starred in the popular comedy show Barney M...

  • Target Free Family Day: Cooking Capers

    Jul 12, 2008

    FREE ALL DAY! Delight in a day of family fun that explores shared cooking traditions within the Asian American community. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. Schedule for the day All day craft activities: Construct your own chef hat, design your own apron, and a make an origami candy di...

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko

    Jan 11, 2004

    Join Hydaiko, the network of taiko players, for a brief overview about taiko. Drummers from several different groups in Southern California will host this workshop and jam session where participants will have an opportunity to learn about the history of taiko in North America, gain hands-on experience with different instruments, and participate in a taiko jam session.

  • Japanese International Brides: Heritage, Identity, Community, and Legacy

    Aug 26, 2000

    Featuring Mrs. Tsuchino Forrester, Dr. Rika Houston, Dr. Velina Hasu Houston, Dr. Regina F. Lark, Mrs. Kazuko Umezu Stout, Dr. Michael Thorton, and Dr. Teresa Williams Leon Japanese women who married American GIs after World War II are known today as international brides but were historically referred to as “war brides.” This program will tell the story of these courageous women who left their homeland, wh...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu on the Edge

    Feb 26, 1998

    This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy improv group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night. Reservations suggested by February 19. Limited seating. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.